ELECTION NOTICE

from South El Monte News - July 2022

SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS MAYOR PRO TEM MANUEL ACOSTA COUNCILMAN RICHARD ANGEL COUNCILMAN HECTOR DELGADO COUNCILWOMAN GRACIE RETAMOZA

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

The City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Regular meetings start at 6 p.m.

Questions or Assistance

For additional information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 579-6540 ext. 3280.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

JULY 12 & 26

To view Agendas or Agenda packets use the side QR Code, scroll down to the current and upcoming events section.

CITY MANAGER RACHEL BARBOSA

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER RENE SALAS

CITY CLERK DONNA G. SCHWARTZ

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COLBY CATALDI

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of South El Monte, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the following Officers:

For (2) Members of the City Council (Full term of four years)

The 11-day and 4-day polls (vote centers) will be open between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and on election day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Donna G. Schwartz, CMC City Clerk/Elections Official

The City of South El Monte is updating the Zoning Code to implement pro-housing programs and policies and to comply with Federal and State laws.

Visit the project webpage for more project information: bit.ly/SEMZoningCode

For more information, please email your inquiries at codeupdate@soelmonte.org.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EQUALITY • LEADERSHIP • EDUCATION • SAFETY • HEALTH & WELLNESS FINANCIAL LITERACY • CAREER • OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

JOIN US FOR BRUNCH AS WE DISCUSS THE ONGOING CREATION OF A NEW COMMISSION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN & GIRLS

(EVENT RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 13 & UP)

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022

EVENT FROM 10 AM - 1 PM / REGISTRATION FROM 9 AM - 10 AM SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY CENTER, 1530 CENTRAL AVENUE

RSVP BY NOON TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2022, TO: Paola Lara at plara@soelmonte.org or Donna G. Schwartz dschwartz@soelmonte.org or by calling (626) 579-6540 ext. 3220.

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS

ANIMAL CONTROL (SEAACA) ANONYMOUS NARCOTICS TIP LINE (562) 803-3301 (626) 292-3375

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER

(626) 443-0180 (800) 477-5977 SUPERVISOR HILDA L. SOLIS OFFICE (626) 350-4500 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SERVICE CENTER (626) 575-5431 GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (626) 579-7777 LIBRARY (626) 443-4158 LA COUNTY SOCIAL PROGRAMS 211 LA COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE (626) 258-6001 LA COUNTY WHITTIER NARROWS (626) 575-5526 POST OFFICE (800) 275-8777 VECTOR CONTROL (562) 944-9656

UTILITY COMPANIES

EDISON

(800) 655-4555 GAS COMPANY (800) 427-2000 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (626) 448-6183 ATHENS SERVICES (TRASH/STREET SWEEPING) (888) 336-6100 SPECTRUM (888) 369-2808

CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE COVID-19 HOURS

Please be advised that City hours and operations are subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For updates visit our City website and social media platforms.

COVID-19 HOTLINE (626) 652-6800

CITY HALL

1415 SANTA ANITA AVENUE • (626) 579-6540 MONDAY – THURSDAY • 7:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. FRIDAY – SUNDAY • CLOSED CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS

Administration Human Resources

City Clerk Finance Building & Safety Housing Community Development Planning Economic Development Public Works/Engineering

CITY YARD

1900 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 444-3158 MONDAY – THURSDAY • 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

COMMUNITY CENTER

1530 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 579-2043 MONDAY – FRIDAY • 1:00 P.M – 9:00 P.M.

PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER

1443 SANTA ANITA AVENUE • (626) 652-3111 MONDAY – THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. & 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. CODE ENFORCEMENT & PARKING ENFORCEMENT

SENIOR CENTER

1556 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 448-0131 MONDAY – FRIDAY • 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

SHERIFF’S TEMPLE STATION

8838 LAS TUNAS DR., TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 (626) 285-7171 • LASD.ORG/TEMPLE 911 FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES OR IN-PROGRESS CRIMES

HOMELESS RESOURCES

LAHSA

(LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY) MAKE A HOMELESS OUTREACH REQUEST AT LA-HOP.ORG

Street Sweeper Holiday Schedule REMINDER

(888) 336-6100

AthensServices.com NO STREET SWEEPING SERVICES ON INDEPENDENCE (4TH OF JULY) HOLIDAY

In observance of Independence Day, there will be no street sweeping services on Monday, July 4, 2022. Streets that are not swept due to holidays are not rescheduled but are skipped until the next regular sweep day. There is no make-up schedule for street sweeping. Please be advised, that Public Safety Officers patrol and enforce other parking regulations (i.e. Red Zones, Blue Zones/Handicap, Sidewalk, etc.) on non-street sweeping days and holidays. For additional information visit the City’s website at cityofsouthelmonte.org.

TRASH COLLECTION HOLIDAY SCHEDULE REMINDER

What is the holiday schedule?

Athens Services is closed in observance of the following federal holidays: • New Year’s Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day (4th of July) • Labor Day • Thanksgiving • Christmas Day

If a holiday falls on Monday to Friday, collection services will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delay in service.

Independence Day Holiday Example Mon 4 Tues 5 Wed 6 Thurs 7

NO COLLECTION

Collection if your regular trash day is MONDAY Collection if your regular trash day is TUESDAY Collection if your regular trash day is WEDNESDAY

If you have any questions, please contact the Athens Customer Care Center at (888) 336-6100.

Since water is a limited resource and it is important to each of us every day, water conservation is essential. By following these water conservation tips you can help conserve water every day.

INSIDE THE HOME

Kitchen

»Wash vegetables in a container, not under running water. » Use dishwasher for full loads only. » Washing dishes by hand uses more water than a dishwasher.

Save up to 24 gallons of water per load by using a dishwasher.

Laundry Room

»Use washing machine for full loads only. You can save 15–45 gallons per load. » Check with your local water agency for any current rebate.

OUTSIDE THE HOME

Bathroom

»Install low-flow shower heads. » Take shorter showers. (Showers kept under 5 minutes can save you about 12.5 gallons per shower.) » If you take a bath, fill bathtub less than halfway. (You can save 17–25 gallons per bath.) » Install a high efficiency (HET) toilet. You can save 6–35 gallons per day. (Check with your local water agency for current rebate). » Install aerators on bathroom faucets. (Most homes built after 1980 already have these features.) » Turn water off when brushing teeth, washing hands or shaving.

Landscape

»Water in the morning when it is cooler and use a layer of mulch to help retain soil moisture. » Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street. » Choose water-efficient irrigation systems such as drip irrigation for your trees, shrubs, and flowers. » Water deeply but less frequently to create healthier and stronger landscapes. » Plant drought-resistant trees and plants. » During extended dry weather, it is important to water your trees. How much water depends on the age of the tree. For tips and additional information visit

www.californiareleaf.org

Clean-up

»Use a broom to clean driveways, sidewalks, patios and walkways. » Wash cars with a bucket, sponge, and hose with selfclosing nozzle.

TIPS ON LEAKS

Lots of water can be lost by little leaks. A small drip can waste 70 gallons of water in a day and more than 1,000 gallons a day can pour through a steady leak of one-sixteenth inch in size. Fix leaky faucets and toilets right away. When hot water is dripping, energy is also being wasted. Since a leak can be a major water waster, always fix any leak as soon as possible.

PIPE LEAKS

To detect unseen leaks, read your water meter. Don’t run any water for one hour, then read your water meter again. If the meter has moved, you may have a leak.

FAUCET LEAKS

Most leaks, besides toilet leaks, are in the faucets, and most are mainly due to worn washers. Listen for running water when plumbing fixtures are closed and water using appliances are off. Check your tap a couple of times a year to see if all the faucets are working properly.

TOILET LEAKS

Put food coloring in your toilet tank and wait for 20 minutes. If it seeps into the toilet bowl, you have a leak. Many toilet leaks can be fixed with simple tools and a do-it-yourself manual. For general information

(866) 308-8391

www.ecotechservices.net/wshp

FREE

Water Conservation Items

Upper District’s Water Smart Home Program o ers qualifying residents an opportunity to choose up to six types of water conservation items to be installed at their home, free of charge, by a licensed contractor. is is a limited-time o er. Call the toll-free number above to see if you qualify!

HIGH EFFICIENCY PLUMBING ITEMS

Indoor/Outdoor Leak Repair Kit

Evolve Showerhead

Evolve Shower Start Flume SmartWater Meter Monitor

LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION ITEMS

Landscape Assessment & Irrigation Survey Rachio Smart Irrigation Controller Hunter X-Core Smart Irrigation Controller RainBird Wireless Rain Sensor

RainBird HE-VAN/ RVAN Nozzles

HunterMP Rotator Sprinkler Nozzles RainBird Pressure Regulated Sprinklers